The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple

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The Odd Couple

1968
Movie
106 min
English

In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users86%
Director: Gene SaksGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two divorced friends, the slovenly Oscar Madison and the fastidious Felix Ungar, decide to share an apartment in New York City. Their drastically different lifestyles and personalities quickly lead to conflict and comical situations. As they navigate their new domestic arrangement, their friendship is tested, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and reconciliations.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp wit, laugh-out-loud humor, and the superb performances of its lead actors. It is considered a classic of its genre and a beloved adaptation of Neil Simon's play.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau deliver iconic comedic performances.

  • The film expertly captures the humor and frustration of contrasting personalities living together.

  • A witty and well-crafted adaptation that remains hilarious decades later.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciate the film's enduring humor and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many find the premise relatable and the comedic timing impeccable.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, though its source play won multiple Tony Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic apartment set for the film was designed by the renowned production designer Gene Callahan, who later won an Academy Award for his work on 'Patton'.

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"Felix" (Jack Lemmon) and "Oscar" (Walter Matthau) are best pals who get together once a week with their friends to play poker and shoot the breeze. Their friendship is about to be severely tested, though, when the former man announced that...

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